Jim Groverman - MINISODE: How to Make a Living in Just Six Weeks? Inside the Agritainment World of PETALUMA PUMPKIN PATCH

How I Built My Small Business

Jim is the founder, owner, and farmer-operator of the Petaluma Pumpkin Patch, a fall destination for many families in the Bay Area and a well -known agritourism enterprise in Sonoma County. Jim is a member of 4 -H, which promotes positive youth development, mentorship, and education, and FFA, the Future Farmers of America, an organization that encourages leadership in agriculture.
Not only does he run an incredibly successful pumpkin patch, but he is also in charge of managing over 800 acres of other land. His pumpkin patch has been featured in countless media, including Sonoma Magazine, KQED, Time Out, and was named as one of the top three pumpkin patches in the United States by the New York Times.

Subscribe on Apple Podcast , Spotify or YouTube.
Let’s connect!
Subscribe to my newsletter: Time To Live: Thriving in Business and Beyond
Website: https://www.annemcginty.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemcginty
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annemcgintyhost

Chương

1. Introduction and Background (00:00:00)

2. Starting the Pumpkin Patch (00:02:14)

3. Challenges and Learning Curve (00:03:32)

4. Tasks and Operations (00:05:29)

5. Nighttime Maze and Additional Attractions (00:07:20)

6. Dealing with People and Staffing (00:08:45)

7. Impact of Weather (00:09:45)

8. Revenue Streams (00:10:43)

9. Pumpkin Production and Sales (00:12:11)

10. Success Factors (00:13:35)

11. Lessons Learned and Advice (00:14:33)

12. Rewarding Aspects and Lifestyle (00:15:31)